Posted on 16/01/2021 15:18
It's pretty obvious really but this year is heading the same way as 2020 in terms of staycation says Nick Lomas to the BBC.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-55659639
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Posted on 12/02/2021 10:42 by SeasideBill3 days minor disruption for some tourists -v- opportunity to promote an area with much to offer on the world stage? ...hmmm, let me think about that one.
Posted on 12/02/2021 10:53
It won't disrupt us, Bill, but I think your "3 days of minor disruption" may be a tad optimistic! Given all the preparations and aftermath I'm guessing it'll possibly be more like a fortnight. Fortunately, Cornwall is a big place so plenty of opportunities to enjoy it elsewhere. We will probably spend a bit more time than usual down on the south coast! 
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Posted on 12/02/2021 10:49 by TakethedogalongI expect to see some wonderful seagull mugging videosš¤£
It might shut off a small area of West Penwith, for a few days. Sunday 5th September might be only one day, but will impact a lot more folks.š Assuming it doesnāt get cancelled of course.
Posted on 12/02/2021 10:57
Hi Tda, The G7 is in mid June so whilst it may be busyish it won’t be August peak school holiday busy so apart from the attraction to the ‘media chasers’ might not be too bad.
We will be setting up on a rally elsewhere, fingers crossed, so don’t think we will be affected!
Posted on 12/02/2021 10:33 by peedeeThe G7 will be a nightmare for those holidaying in West Penwith while it is on. The security will be immense and much of the area around Carbis Bay will be a no go area.
This brings me on to what will be your strategy for avoiding the crowds this summer assuming we can get about in the not too distant future. I will certainly be avoiding peak times and even outside these times I will be looking to stay at the less popular sites i.e. low or no facility sites away from the hot spots. Just to be able to have a change of scenery would be good.
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Posted on 12/02/2021 11:12
In normal times we avoid school holidays, not because we don't like seeing families enjoying themselves but most sites are just too busy for us, particularly in our part of the uk, the ever popular SW.
Our nearest coast is the Lyme Regis to West Bay area and it's very difficult to squeeze in there too, even for a few hours visit, parking is horrendous.
So we haven't plannned anything after June this year, we might touch down in Cornwall (if we can) after the Easter hols just to do a bit of cliff top walking...maybe we'll bump into Moulesy round St Agnes?!
I'm keeping an eye open for THS and rallies, much prefer some of the locations.
Posted on 12/02/2021 10:57 by allanandjeanHi Tda, The G7 is in mid June so whilst it may be busyish it wonāt be August peak school holiday busy so apart from the attraction to the āmedia chasersā might not be too bad.
We will be setting up on a rally elsewhere, fingers crossed, so donāt think we will be affected!
Posted on 12/02/2021 11:12
We normally holiday in West Penwith late June, early July. Avoid St Ives to be honest, it’s always swarming, particularly on a wet day. Same as other places in the rain. š I sometimes go in early morning, grab a coffee and a croissant, then have a quick fly to some of my favourite shops, usually out again by 10.30am. OH won’t go in at all.
We have a week booked September, but near Marazion. Will add to that initial week later in year, see how things work out. Sea is warmer in Septemberš
Posted on 12/02/2021 10:53 by moulesyIt won't disrupt us, Bill, but I think your "3 days of minor disruption" may be a tad optimistic! Given all the preparations and aftermath I'm guessing it'll possibly be more like a fortnight. Fortunately, Cornwall is a big place so plenty of opportunities to enjoy it elsewhere. We will probably spend a bit more time than usual down on the south coast!
Posted on 12/02/2021 11:20 by RufsSIL has block bookings for 2 weeks for guaranteed 60 statics with provision for another 40
Posted on 12/02/2021 12:36
A lot of sites, hotels, resorts overall had a very lean year in 2020 with the prospect, maybe, of a repeat performance in 2021. Quite a few of them are facing financial ruin so guaranteed block bookings on that scale will be a very welcome boost and help them survive these hard times.
Posted on 12/02/2021 12:36 by SeasideBillA lot of sites, hotels, resorts overall had a very lean year in 2020 with the prospect, maybe, of a repeat performance in 2021. Quite a few of them are facing financial ruin so guaranteed block bookings on that scale will be a very welcome boost and help them survive these hard times.
Posted on 12/02/2021 12:36 by SeasideBillA lot of sites, hotels, resorts overall had a very lean year in 2020 with the prospect, maybe, of a repeat performance in 2021. Quite a few of them are facing financial ruin so guaranteed block bookings on that scale will be a very welcome boost and help them survive these hard times.
Tinwheeler
Campervanner from Cornwall